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|  | | | What is transition planning?
Preparing students with special education needs to achieve maximum independence and to become successfully employed after high school graduation is the focus of successful transition planning.
Federal and State legislation have mandated “transition” as a curriculum requirement for all students 14 years or older with special education needs. Learners with special needs are individually placed at non-paid educational training sites within the community. Here learning occurs while students are engaged in daily living skills, occupational guidance and preparation and personal social skills. These community sites are considered to be S.T.E.P.S. classrooms in the community; and as such, Saint Paul Public Schools assumes those responsibilities typical for students in regular classroom settings. Each community experience provides an opportunity for application of previously acquired knowledge and skills. These experiences also allow students to learn new skills in realistic settings. Some S.T.E.P.S. community sites are coached/taught by school personnel. Other sites require more independence in that students are coached/taught by employers, employees, docents, recreation directors, etc. Classroom credit is given for this valuable educational experience.
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